
Revisiting the ‘Spirit of Vatican II’
COMMENTARY: Now is the time to once again return to the actual conciliar texts, and those of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, in order to expose the capitulation to the spirit of the age.
COMMENTARY: Now is the time to once again return to the actual conciliar texts, and those of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, in order to expose the capitulation to the spirit of the age.
ANALYSIS: In contrast to the way synodality has been exploited in places like Germany, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis synod’s aim hasn’t been to dilute the Gospel, but to enhance Catholics’ ability to live and witness to it.
COMMENTARY: Austen Ivereigh and the other ‘experts’ at the recent synodal summit in Frascati act as if John Paul II’s papacy added nothing constructive on the lay faithful, families, clergy and other topics related to Vatican II.
NEWS ANALYSIS: Some local Catholics registered their views, but low turnout and confusion over the purpose of the synod raised questions about the value of the process.
COMMENTARY: There are lessons to be learned from the Chicago cardinal, who died 25 years ago, in today’s climate of synodality.
The San Diego bishop is calling for a sweeping adoption of ‘synodality’ in the American context, but analysts say the concept needs a clearer definition before it can be endorsed.
The Pope said the Acts of the Apostles ‘offers us an important light on how to deal with differences and seek the truth in love.’
Secretary general of the Synod of Bishops praises two new books for deepening the concept, but critics fear synodality will lead to a ‘protestantization’ of the Church.
Participant at recent Vatican symposium reveals some ideas being discussed.
Push to also give Synod of Bishops increased prominence and influence.
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